Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Get up and stand in front of everyone.” So he got up and stood there. New Living Translation But Jesus knew their thoughts. He said to the man with the deformed hand, “Come and stand in front of everyone.” So the man came forward. English Standard Version But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. Berean Standard Bible But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. Berean Literal Bible And He knew their thoughts, and He said to the man having the withered hand, "Arise and stand in the midst." And having risen up, he stood. King James Bible But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. New King James Version But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, “Arise and stand here.” And he arose and stood. New American Standard Bible But He knew what they were thinking, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward!” And he got up and came forward. NASB 1995 But He knew what they were thinking, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward!” And he got up and came forward. NASB 1977 But He knew what they were thinking, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Rise and come forward!” And he rose and came forward. Legacy Standard Bible But He knew what they were thinking, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward!” And he stood up and came forward. Amplified Bible But He was aware of their thoughts, and He said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and come forward.” So he got up and stood there. Christian Standard Bible But he knew their thoughts and told the man with the shriveled hand, “Get up and stand here.” So he got up and stood there. Holman Christian Standard Bible But He knew their thoughts and told the man with the paralyzed hand, “Get up and stand here.” So he got up and stood there. American Standard Version But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man that had his hand withered. Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. Contemporary English Version Jesus knew what they were thinking, so he told the man to stand up where everyone could see him. And the man stood up. English Revised Version But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man that had his hand withered, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he told the man with the paralyzed hand, "Get up, and stand in the center [of the synagogue]!" The man got up and stood there. Good News Translation But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man, "Stand up and come here to the front." The man got up and stood there. International Standard Version But Jesus knew what they were thinking. So he told the man with the paralyzed hand, "Get up, and stand in the middle of the synagogue." So he got up and stood there. Majority Standard Bible But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, ?Get up and stand among us.? So he got up and stood there. NET Bible But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, "Get up and stand here." So he rose and stood there. New Heart English Bible But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, "Rise up, and stand in the middle." He arose and stood. Webster's Bible Translation But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, Rise, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose, and stood forth. Weymouth New Testament He knew their thoughts, and said to the man with the withered arm, "Rise, and stand there in the middle." And he rose and stood there. World English Bible But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Rise up and stand in the middle.” He arose and stood. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He Himself had known their reasonings and said to the man having the withered hand, “Rise, and stand in the midst”; and he having risen, stood. Berean Literal Bible And He knew their thoughts, and He said to the man having the withered hand, "Arise and stand in the midst." And having risen up, he stood. Young's Literal Translation And he himself had known their reasonings, and said to the man having the withered hand, 'Rise, and stand in the midst;' and he having risen, stood. Smith's Literal Translation And he knew their reflections, and said to the man having the withered hand, Arise, and stand in the midst. And having risen, he stood. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he knew their thoughts; and said to the man who had the withered hand: Arise, and stand forth in the midst. And rising he stood forth. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, he knew their thoughts, and so he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Rise up and stand in the middle.” And rising up, he stood still. New American Bible But he realized their intentions and said to the man with the withered hand, “Come up and stand before us.” And he rose and stood there. New Revised Standard Version Even though he knew what they were thinking, he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” He got up and stood there. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he knew their thoughts, and said to the man whose hand was withered, Rise up and come to the center of the synagogue. And when he came and stood up, Aramaic Bible in Plain English But he knew their schemes and he said to that man whose hand was shriveled, “Stand; come to the center of the synagogue”, and when he came and stood, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man that had the withered hand: Rise, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose, and stood. Godbey New Testament But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man having the withered hand, Haweis New Testament Now he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, Rise, and stand in the midst. And he arose, and stood up. Mace New Testament but as he knew their thoughts, he said to the man, whose hand was paralytic, rise up, and stand there in the middle, and he arose, and stood before him. Weymouth New Testament He knew their thoughts, and said to the man with the withered arm, "Rise, and stand there in the middle." And he rose and stood there. Worrell New Testament But He knew their thoughts; and He said to the man having the withered hand, Worsley New Testament But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man that had the withered hand, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus Heals on the Sabbath…7Looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He would heal on the Sabbath. 8But Jesus knew their thoughts and said to the man with the withered hand, “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. 9Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”… Cross References Mark 3:4-5 And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent. / Jesus looked around at them with anger and sorrow at their hardness of heart. Then He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” So he stretched it out, and it was restored. Matthew 12:10-13 and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.” ... John 2:24-25 But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. Matthew 9:4 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? John 5:6-9 When Jesus saw him lying there and realized that he had spent a long time in this condition, He asked him, “Do you want to get well?” / “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am on my way, someone else goes in before me.” / Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” ... 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. 1 Kings 8:39 be heard by You from heaven, Your dwelling place. And may You forgive and act, and repay each man according to all his ways, since You know his heart—for You alone know the hearts of all men— John 6:6 But He was asking this to test him, for He knew what He was about to do. Matthew 22:18 But Jesus knew their evil intent and said, “You hypocrites, why are you testing Me? John 8:6-9 They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger. / When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.” / And again He bent down and wrote on the ground. ... Psalm 139:2-4 You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. / You search out my path and my lying down; You are aware of all my ways. / Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD. Isaiah 11:3-4 And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, / but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. John 11:43-44 After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” / The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. “Unwrap him and let him go,” Jesus told them. Treasury of Scripture But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the middle. And he arose and stood forth. But. Luke 5:22 But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts? 1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. Rise. Isaiah 42:4 He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law. John 9:4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Jump to Previous Able Accusation Cure Dead Forth Forward Front Hand Jesus Middle Midst Pharisees Rise Sabbath Scribes Shriveled Stand Stood Thinking Thoughts Watch Whether WitheredJump to Next Able Accusation Cure Dead Forth Forward Front Hand Jesus Middle Midst Pharisees Rise Sabbath Scribes Shriveled Stand Stood Thinking Thoughts Watch Whether WitheredLuke 6 1. Jesus reproves the Pharisees;12. chooses apostles; 17. heals the diseased; 20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes; 27. Love your Enemy 37. Do not Judge 43. A Tree and Its Fruit 46. The House on the Rock But Jesus knew their thoughts This phrase highlights Jesus' divine omniscience, a characteristic that sets Him apart as the Son of God. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus demonstrates His ability to perceive the thoughts and intentions of others (e.g., Matthew 9:4, John 2:24-25). This ability underscores His authority and insight, which are consistent with Old Testament depictions of God knowing the hearts of men (1 Samuel 16:7, Jeremiah 17:10). and said to the man with the withered hand “Get up and stand among us.” So he got up and stood there. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, demonstrating His divine knowledge and authority. He is aware of the thoughts of those around Him and takes action to teach and heal. 2. The Man with the Withered Hand A man suffering from a physical ailment, representing those in need of healing and restoration. His condition is used by Jesus to reveal deeper spiritual truths. 3. The Pharisees and Scribes Religious leaders present in the synagogue, often depicted as opposing Jesus. They are internally critical of Jesus' actions, which He perceives. 4. The Synagogue The setting for this event, a place of worship and teaching for the Jewish community. It serves as a backdrop for Jesus' teaching and miraculous work. 5. The Crowd The people present in the synagogue, witnessing the interaction between Jesus, the man, and the religious leaders. They are observers of Jesus' authority and compassion. Teaching Points Divine InsightJesus' ability to know the thoughts of the Pharisees demonstrates His divine nature. As believers, we can trust that Jesus understands our innermost thoughts and needs. Courage to Stand The man with the withered hand is called to stand in front of everyone, illustrating the courage required to respond to Jesus' call. We are encouraged to stand boldly in faith, even when it is uncomfortable. Compassion Over Legalism Jesus prioritizes compassion and healing over strict adherence to religious rules. This teaches us to value mercy and love in our interactions with others. Public Witness The healing takes place in front of a crowd, serving as a public testimony to Jesus' power and authority. Our lives should similarly reflect Christ's work in us to those around us. Faith in Action The man's obedience to Jesus' command to stand is an act of faith. We are reminded to act on our faith, trusting in Jesus' power to transform our circumstances.(8) Rise up, and stand forth in the midst.--Here again, and throughout what follows, we have another example of a narrative in which St. Mark and St. Luke agree much more closely than either agrees with St. Matthew.Verse 8. - But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. When he perceived or was informed of the presence of the afflicted sufferer in the synagogue, who no doubt had come there with a view of seeing Jesus and asking his help as a physician, Jesus publicly bade the sufferer to stand out in a prominent place in the assembly, and then in the hush that followed proceeded with his public instruction, the poor man with the withered hand standing before him. The Gospel which Jerome found among the Nazarenes gives at length the prayer of this man with the withered hand. "I was a mason earning my livelihood with my own hands; I pray thee, Jesus, restore me to health, in order that I may not with shame beg my bread." This Nazarene Gospel was only used among a sect of early Jewish Christians, and has not been preserved. It possibly was one of those alluded to by the compiler of the Third Gospel in his preface (Luke 1:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. [Jesus] Αὐτὸς (Autos) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. knew ᾔδει (ēdei) Verb - Pluperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. thoughts διαλογισμοὺς (dialogismous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 1261: From dialogizomai; discussion, i.e. consideration, or debate. and δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. said εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. man ἀνδρὶ (andri) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 435: A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. with ἔχοντι (echonti) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. withered ξηρὰν (xēran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3584: Dry, withered; noun: dry land. From the base of xestes; arid; by implication, shrunken, earth. hand, χεῖρα (cheira) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5495: A hand. “Get up Ἔγειρε (Egeire) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. stand στῆθι (stēthi) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. among [us].” μέσον (meson) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3319: Middle, in the middle, between, in the midst of. From meta; middle (neuter) noun). So καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. he got up ἀναστὰς (anastas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 450: To raise up, set up; I rise from among (the) dead; I arise, appear. From ana and histemi; to stand up. [and] stood [there]. ἔστη (estē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2476: A prolonged form of a primary stao stah'-o; to stand, used in various applications. 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